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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.35, 1,480.34 and 699.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.35, 1,480.34 and 699.61 is: 1,049.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.35 : 1,480.34 = 699.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.35/1,480.34 = 699.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.35x = 1,480.34 × 699.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.35x = 1,035,660.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,660.67/986.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.99

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